I'm trying everything to bring my bp down so I can get off these dumb bp pills. It's not a caffine or salt thing as I don't eat/drink caffeinated stuff and we use low salt everything. It's more likely than not hormones and stress, both of which I can't really do too much about (especially now that hubby is jobless...thx company of 19 yea…
I'm trying everything to bring my bp down so I can get off these dumb bp pills. It's not a caffine or salt thing as I don't eat/drink caffeinated stuff and we use low salt everything. It's more likely than not hormones and stress, both of which I can't really do too much about (especially now that hubby is jobless...thx company of 19 years for canning him with no notice...and we are a single income family with 3 kids). I've been trying some beet root juice chews, which seem to help lessen my bp headaches, but not lower the bp enough to get off the meds (which are at the lowest dosage). Probably weight is an issue as well, but having PCOS (I blame birth control since I was normal for years until right after I started those), I've yet to have much luck losing weight. Ugh, I wish there were some naturopathic doctors near me, although at this time I couldn't afford to go....but still...
I think the processed kind is the issue, I wanted to get some celtic sea salt, but it is hard to find and I'm NOT paying $60 for a 1 lb. bag even IF my hubby still had his job. For now, I use Himalayan salt as it's better than the bleached, processed kind. We don't negate all salt, we just don't use A LOT. (moderation and all)
I'm trying everything to bring my bp down so I can get off these dumb bp pills. It's not a caffine or salt thing as I don't eat/drink caffeinated stuff and we use low salt everything. It's more likely than not hormones and stress, both of which I can't really do too much about (especially now that hubby is jobless...thx company of 19 years for canning him with no notice...and we are a single income family with 3 kids). I've been trying some beet root juice chews, which seem to help lessen my bp headaches, but not lower the bp enough to get off the meds (which are at the lowest dosage). Probably weight is an issue as well, but having PCOS (I blame birth control since I was normal for years until right after I started those), I've yet to have much luck losing weight. Ugh, I wish there were some naturopathic doctors near me, although at this time I couldn't afford to go....but still...
I get it. It’s hard. Hang in and keep on keeping on.
Sodium chloride is getting a bad rap. Look into it.
I think the processed kind is the issue, I wanted to get some celtic sea salt, but it is hard to find and I'm NOT paying $60 for a 1 lb. bag even IF my hubby still had his job. For now, I use Himalayan salt as it's better than the bleached, processed kind. We don't negate all salt, we just don't use A LOT. (moderation and all)
Buy some herbal remedy books and search for BP reducing herbs - or search online. They’re out there.